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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2016
Page
2
Sunny skies expected with a high near 83 degrees and humidity around 69 percent. Light winds precede a mostly clear night with a low around 7 degrees and gentle breeze. Record highs and lows noted from prior years, though some data appears garbled.
Parma Heights police investigate a 74 year old driver who hit the gas instead of the brake, driving onto a dance floor injuring eight and colliding with a pole and another vehicle near the police and fire departments. An officer heard screams and responded as bystanders were struck onboard.
Jaythan Ronald Steven Wayne Henry infant of Athens died Aug 19 2016 at Children's Hospital Columbus born Aug 7 2016 in Athens to Jaymey Steven and Kimberly Lynn Henry funeral Aug 24 in Nelsonville with calling hours prior. Carol Louise Moore Loper of Brown Twp born May 20 1935 died Aug 20 2016 survived by six children twenty seven grandchildren and many relatives. funeral Aug 24 at Garrett Cardaras McArthur with viewing Aug 23.
Billy Ray Nelson 61 of Guysville Ohio died Saturday August 20 2016 at his home. He was born December 20 1954 in Athens Ohio son of Thor and Norma Bond Nelson. He is survived by two brothers four sisters nieces and nephews and was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Services 2 pm Wednesday August 24 at White Schwarzäl Funeral Home Coolville with Pastor Jim Lambert officiating. Burial Bethany Cemetery Guysville. Visitation noon to service time. Online guestbook at white schwartzfh com.
James L. Nichols 52 of Zanesville formerly Stewart died Sunday Aug 21 2016 at Muskingum Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Beverly He was born Dec 13 1963 in Columbus the son of the late James Leroy and Phyllis Lorene Horbert Nichols He retired from the maintenance department at Ohio University He is survived by three sisters Barbara Norris Stephanie Nichols Pamela Parker and three brothers Greg Butcher Kevin Vanessa Butcher and Walter Harrell He was preceded in death by a brother Clarence Butcher Funeral services Thursday at 1 pm Mt Hermon Church Bern Township Burial follows at the church cemetery Friends may call Thursday 11 am until service at the church Arrangements Jagers & Sons Funeral Home Athens Please sign the online register book at jagersfuneralhome com.}
Erma Jean Lehman 81 of Doanville died Saturday August 20 2016 at The Arbors of Pomeroy Born September 27 1934 in Doanville daughter of the late Daniel and Sime Love Pancake She was married to Darrell Lehman and survived by sons David Darrel Jr Dennis John and Jeff Lehman all of Nelsonville seven grandchildren and one great grandchild She was preceded in death by her parents brothers Harold and Daniel Pancake Jr and sister Eileen Mossberger A funeral at 1 pm Thursday August 25 at Souers Cardaras Funeral Home Nelsonville Rev Mike Thomas officiating Interment Green Lawn Cemetery New Addition Nelsonville Friends may call Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm Online guest book at www.cardaras.com
Ohio lottery results list daily draws across Day and Night sessions. Day Pick 3 3 7 6 Day Pick 4 2 1 7 6 Night Pick 3 6 8 0 Night Pick 4 9 1 8 7 Rolling Cash 5 1 3 15 25 32
Thousands gathered in Las Cruces to honor Hatch police officer Jose Chavez, a 33-year-old father of two and two-year veteran, shot Aug. 12 during a traffic stop. Gov Susana Martinez attended as Bishop Cantu recalled Chavez’s final words of love. Jesse Denver Hanes of Columbus, Ohio, faces first degree murder charges in Chavez's death.
Former Nelsonville city auditor Gettle receives recognition for lifelong service including volunteering during the city’s auditor transition. A Nelsonville Restoration Foundation donation aided a scholarship, while Gettle’s work with the community and local tourism center highlights her commitment to local redevelopment and economic revival.
The Ohio Supreme Court is urged to expedite a ruling on charter petitions from Athens Meigs and Portage counties. Proponents argue charters detail government form without listing every statute, while opponents say a county executive must be included. Petitions seek bans on fracking and disposal of fracking waste, with broader aims to curb new oil and gas activities.
Shelley Lieberman hosts the annual dog swim to raise funds for spay and neutering. Last year’s event netted about $1,000 and this year’s aims to help shelter costs while families like Lori Esposito and Duane McDiarmid consider breeds for their 2 year old son Arlow. Arlow enjoyed watching the puppies play as the pool offered a playful break.
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